Blandford Elementary

2601 Blandford Dr.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748

643 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Blandford Elementary School is a public school located in Rowland Heights, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Rowland Unified School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on preparing students for future success by integrating core curriculum subjects with character development and social-emotional learning, ensuring that students are well-rounded and prepared for the transition to middle school.

The campus reflects the diverse community of Rowland Heights, and the school prides itself on maintaining a collaborative culture involving staff, students, and parents. Blandford Elementary typically utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often incorporating technology and enrichment programs to keep students engaged. By focusing on high standards and a "community-first" atmosphere, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive space where students can reach their full academic and personal potential.

643

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blandford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	196
Black	9
Asian	394
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
394 (61.3%)
Hispanic
196 (30.5%)
Two or More
37 (5.8%)
Black
9 (1.4%)
White
4 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Rowland Unified
Phone:	(626)965-3410
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	389
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 99

Grade 6 87